Faults:

During my six years of ownership, I have replaced the starter, battery, Idler arm, front end bushings, and a rebuild carburetor.

The front seat is ripped.

Rust problem around the windows was fixed.

General Comments:

This car is very dependable and runs like a champion. This car only made me walk one time (when the starter failed at work).

My car has been all over California.

This car is great.

Faults:

The only thing serious has gone wrong is the brake line busted, but for 27 years old, that's a great brake line on it. I have fixed or replced small things, like a new radiator, mater cylinder, brakes, valve cover gaskets. But to me that's really not a bad deal for the age.

General Comments:

I love this car and when I found it, I got it. I have drove it to Baton Rouge La. and New York with the best comfort than most new cars has. It has great performance and has never let me down yet. Still has original paint on it, which needs to be done soon.

General Comments:

My parents owned a 1977 Chevy Malibu when I was 16 and I was only allowed to drive the car on special occasions. The car was never wrecked and only washed by hand with many many coats of wax applied. They sold the car in 1990 with 90,000 miles on it. In 1995 I found the car was for sale so Big Red came back to the original family in need of a restoration. I took a two year adult night course and restored the Malibu back to new condition. Parts are very hard to locate for any 73-77 Malibus. I am happy to have the car back in the family again. The body is bright red. The interior is red throughout with vinyl bench seats and carpeting. It was built in June 1977 in Delaware.

Faults:

Idler Arm pass side replaced at 133,000 miles. Valve cover gaskets replaced at 134,000 miles. Preventive maintenance has been done to car since brand new. Have all records showing.

General Comments:

Car has always been very good on gas mileage.

Faults:

This 2-door model was produced with a full vinyl top. Shoddy workmanship or cost-cutting measures produced a flaw that is common to most of the GM cars of the era. Water seeps under the vinyl and is trapped, especially between the rear window and the trunk. Rust forms, allowing water to collect in the trunk. More rust forms. I have drilled holes in the rear fender wells in the trunk, allowing water to drain out. Body work was estimated at $4,000 from an expert body shop. For the cost of materials, I am getting the body work (including all new sheet metal welded in place) done by the Nashville Auto Diesel College. I will post a comment when I get it back completed.

General Comments:

The car is an absolute "CLASSIC" in every sense of the word. It has been castrated compared to it's predecessors, but that is easily remedied with lot's of cash. The One-Year-Only body style is unmatched (except maybe by Monte Carlos) as far as style and flair. Owing very little (fast-back rear window) to Chevelles of the early seventies, it maintains the aggressive stance and intimidation (when seen through a rear-view mirror) of "Muscle Cars" of the late sixties and very early seventies. The 305 gives good off-the-line acceleration, but the top-end leaves a lot to be desired. The 350 TH AT is smooth as velvet. Given half a chance, I would replace the front bench seat with swiveling buckets. Other than that I will probably own this car for life, I am that pleased!